The aurora season has begun in Canada, an aurora powerhouse. Among them, if you go to Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories, which is the world’s best aurora observation site selected by NASA, you can experience the fantasy of light waving in the night sky. In fact, prospective couples who dream of a honeymoon differentiated from others by capturing the more enchanting and intense aurora in their eyes are constantly visiting.
– Honeymoon destination chosen by Hong Hyun-hee and Jay-Witter… Why Yellowknife is the world’s best aurora destination
Yellowknife sees auroras about 200 days a year. Clear skies, low humidity, and an area where auroras are easily formed (Aurora Oval) can be cited as reasons for such a high frequency of auroras. There are no high mountains nearby, so the probability of clouds obstructing the aurora observation is low, and the reason that there is little artificial light because it is a remote location also plays a part. Therefore, the probability of seeing the aurora in Yellowknife is over 95% if you stay for 3 nights or more, and 98% if you stay 4 nights or more.
Another reason why Yellowknife is considered one of the world’s top aurora destinations is that it’s a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Vancouver, making it almost the only city in the world within the Aurora Oval that can be reached by regular flights. Thanks to this, Aurora Village, run by indigenous people, has well-equipped facilities for travelers from all over the world who come to see the aurora. Because of this, Yellowknife, which won the 5-day, 4-night honeymoon destination of the Hong Hyun-hee and Jay-Witter couple, has emerged as a byword for the aurora honeymoon.
– Romantic aurora that can be seen with autumn leaves
Yellowknife’s aurora season is coming sooner than you think. The period from mid-August to early October, when the midnight sun disappears, is classified as the summer aurora. This is because it is located in a high latitude, so the leaves turn yellow early. The scene where the aurora lands on a forest of colorful leaves while wearing light clothes is a limited edition luxury that can only be enjoyed in autumn.
During the daytime, travel activities that will make you forget the wait for the aurora are waiting for you. During the summer and fall seasons, there’s nothing quite like hiking to enjoy the outdoors. The Ingraham Trail, which stretches 70km to the east, is one of the Northwest Territories’ most scenic treks. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing time in the woods. The trail cuts through evergreen forest to Cameron Falls, a Yellowknife landmark. You can sit on a huge rock and watch the rushing water flow, or cool off and take a swim in the natural pool created by the waterfall.
The fishing experience is also not to be missed. The fish in Canada are beyond imagination, and most of them are large enough to hold even two people. Giant fish weighing more than 30 kg, such as Northern Pike, Burbot, and Inconnu, are also caught. The most popular fish is whitefish, which is easy to catch and tastes good, so it is eaten as a staple food. You can also go boating and fishing on Great Slave Lake near Yellowknife.
Reid Lake Territorial Park, a 50-minute drive from the city center, is a great place to camp. It is more popular with locals because it is full of nature and has a lakeside beach and a playground for children. If you are immersed in nature in front of a bonfire all day and night, the aurora might come to you before you know it.
The Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary near Yellowknife is a great place to soak up fall foliage. This is because you can enjoy the endless foliage road drive while running in search of bison. With the largest number of bisons in North America, it is not difficult to meet these herds.
Nahanni National Park Reserve, located 600 km west of Yellowknife, preserves nature from hundreds of millions of years ago. Thanks to the dense forest of Boriel and the subarctic climate, it is accessible only by plane or boat, so you can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and rafting in the primeval nature as it is almost untouched by humans.
As you forget about time and enjoy activities, the thick darkness covers the romantic festival. If you walk around outside in light clothes, the feast of the brilliant aurora will begin even in the far darkness.
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